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Development of a High Power, Medium Frequency Transformer for Medium Voltage Applications


Abstract:

This article presents a comprehensive design and analysis for a high power, medium frequency (MF), medium voltage (MV) transformer used in 3-level active neutral point cl...Show More

Abstract:

This article presents a comprehensive design and analysis for a high power, medium frequency (MF), medium voltage (MV) transformer used in 3-level active neutral point clamped (ANPC) to 2-level dual active bridge (DAB) converter. This MV MF transformer is intended to integrate a 13.8kVac into a 4.16kVac system at 700kVA power level and 20kHz switching frequency. It will be a part of the next-generation grid network structures. In-depth explanations are provided for the transformer's design and analysis phases. The electromagnetics, electrical, and electrostatic components of the transformer design are simulated using the ANSYS Maxwell 3D/Simplorer FEA tool in conjunction with MATLAB/Simulink. Analysis of the core, windings, leakage and magnetizing inductances, flux density, losses, efficiency, and coordination of the insulation are covered. Simulation and experimental results focusing on successful insulation testing are presented.
Date of Conference: 29 October 2023 - 02 November 2023
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 29 December 2023
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Conference Location: Nashville, TN, USA

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I. Introduction

There are numerous industrial applications that need medium voltage and high-power DC-DC conversion ranging from fleet fast electric vehicle charging stations, large data centers, smart distribution systems, and off-shore wind farms. An intriguing technology for handling and implementing such emerging applications is Solid State Transformer (SST). It is fundamentally defined as a structure consisting of at least two power converters and one medium/high frequency (M/HF) transformer in-between. When compared to Low Frequency Transformers (LFTs), SST technology offers many advanced features such as DC connectivity, fault isolation, voltage regulation, and VAR compensation. It can also enable protection and monitoring features that should be supported in future generation grid structures. Studies on SSTs mainly focus on power converter, controls, and M/HF transformer design. Recently, research has concentrated on the various power, frequency, and voltage levels of these transformers. The design studies have been focused on core material, shape, leakage inductance, parasitic capacitance, proximity and skin effect. In addition, examination of MV electric fields, insulation coordination, and partial discharge are of particular importance. Since there are power converters in the SSTs, partial or full soft switching topologies such as Series/Parallel Loaded Resonant (S/PLR), Phase-Shifted Full Bridge (PSFB) and DAB converters are often preferred in these applications to operate at higher frequencies with two or multilevel inverter structures at MV level. The converter structure to be used for excitation of the proposed transformer is shown in Fig. 1.

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